Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 2 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has two (2) Setting IV Behavior Programs that provide programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services. The Setting IV Behavior Programs are located in Kellogg (SAIL) and Hokah (ACHIEVE). In addition, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (SPECTRUM). Our SPECTRUM program is located in Caledonia. HVED offers an Alternative Learning Center housed in MN College SE located in Winona, MN. HVED is committed to providing the best services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!
Title: Long Term Sub-Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-to-2) Teacher 5/17/21-8/6/21
Position: Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) is seeking a Long Term Substitute Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-to-2) Teacher to serve Birth-to-2 children and their families in Southeast Minnesota. This position primarily will serve Caledonia, Lewiston-Altura, Mabel-Canton, and Spring Grove.
Essential Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):
Serve as case manager for children with disabilities, consult with parents, school personnel and others, and provide direct instruction and/or coordinate related services to identified children and families
Provide instruction and/or consultation in related services (occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech/language) as necessary
Develop Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP’s)
Perform all other duties and responsibilities in certification areas as directed by the supervisor.
Competencies:Must be able to work in team decision-making situations
Must communicate effectively with students, families, educators, and administrators regarding student programs and progress.
Must possess ability to problem-solve.
Must possess ability to lead teams and coordinate with others.
Travel Requirements: Travel will occur between birth-3 family homes and/or daycare centers.
Qualifications:
Minnesota licensure as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Must have a valid driver’s license
Experience as a B-3 and/or ECSE 3-5 Teacher preferred
Experience in coordinating early childhood services for children with disabilities and their families preferred
Experience with public health and social service organizations preferred
Experience working in a school or education setting is preferred but not required
Working Conditions:
Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Application Deadline: until position is filled
Salary/Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package. Based on years of experience and credentials.
FLSA Status: Exempt